Marcos Cabrera: Here's what's happening around town this week

What's happening 831! This is Marcos Cabrera, filling in for the big hat worn by my Go! editor/ mentor/ fellow-suffering-SF- Giants-fan Mac McDonald, who is off on a much deserved vacay this week. Call it Marcos About Town, if you like.

I'm going to give a quick rundown of local events, and preview an upcoming event or two. I'll also direct you to GO! Magazine's weekly online video show in a moment.

First, let's travel to one of the Monterey Peninsula's long lost entertainment corners. I'm talking about Mortimer's Cocktail Lounge, 3100 Del Monte Blvd. in Marina. OK, maybe it's not known nearly as much for live entertainment as it is for being located next to a gaming house, but this weekend, the one and only Ms. Versatyle will be hosting an evening of music, dancing, poetry and more.

For those of you who don't know, Ms. Versatyle has been holding down the Monterey Peninsula on the mic for a long time now.

Both Frazier and Wildkin came through for me this weekend by being accessible and making production of this week's GO! Magazine possible. I can't say enough about artists who are on top of their game and take the time to respond to editors on deadline.

Let that be a lesson for all you young artists and bands out there — check your Facebook messages and email accounts on the regular. You never know when you're going to be called upon for an opportunity to promote your work. And make sure to check out the cover story for more info on the Carmel Valley Fiesta.

Umpa Nok has been on fire this year as a local promoter. He had the crowd roaring as he introduced Wasted Noise at Casa Sorrento's in Salinas a few weeks ago. Early happy birthday to him.

Tickets go on sale at 9:30a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, for "Boz Scaggs: The Memphis Tour" Sept. 17 at the Sunset Center in Carmel. For information, see SunsetCenter.org or call 620-2048.

Before I go, I want you all to check out this week's edition of "Go! Live" with myself and Jeannie Evers at MontereyHerald.com/GoMagazine. Remember, it's your main source for local arts and entertainment news.

That's it for me, 831. Mac McDonald will be back here next week. Peace.